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Value of History
Mr. Smith reflects on how he feels. He was lucky to have been wounded, for if he hadn't have been, he would likely have been killed. He gives his thoughts on the value of history.
Shell-Shocked Patients
Mr. Smith has trouble sleeping in the hospital due to the screaming of shell-shocked officers until a move to another room. Mr. Smith further tells of his acquaintances from back home in Canada, who are also in the hospital.
Innocence Lost
Mr. Horowitz describes how he was first ignorant to what was happening in Europe and then so tormented by the atrocities he heard that he left his girlfriend to enroll.
Taking Prisoners
Smokey tells us about patrolling for and taking prisoners in the winter of ‘44.
Winter in Italy
Smokey describes some of the conditions they faced during the winter of ‘44.
Mouse Holing
Smokey talks about the procedure of "Mouse Holing" used in the Battle of Ortona.
Shoe Mines and S-Mines
When the German’s were retreating from a position the only thing they left behind were mines. Smokey tells us about two types of mines they used.
Wounded in Action
Smokey was injured by a piece of shrapnel near Mt. Etna. He speaks about being injured and returning to action.
From England to Sicily
Smokey talks about his journey from England to Sicily
First Successful Amphibious Landing
The Allies first successful amphibious landing in the Second World War took place on July 10, 1943, at Pachino, Sicily. Smokey tells us about that landing.
Reaction to Dieppe
Smokey gives us his account of the Dieppe Raid and who he felt was responsible for the raid. He also tells of the reaction of the Canadian troops that were not involved in the raid.
Ack-Ack on the Monacher of Bermuda
Smokey talks about heading overseas on the Monacher of Bermuda and why he was assigned to the ack-ack.
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